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[Gerontology].

C Büla1

  • 1Service de gériatrie et readaptation gériatrie, Centre universitaire de traitements et de readaptation Sylvana, Département de médecine, CHUV, 1066 Epalinges. christophe.bula@chuv.hospvd.ch

Revue Medicale Suisse
|March 19, 2005
PubMed
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This overview examines proteino-energetic supplementation for malnourished elderly individuals and vitamin D

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
  • Nutritional Science
  • Infectious Disease Management

Context:

  • Elderly individuals face unique health challenges, including malnutrition, falls, and cognitive decline.
  • Management of conditions like lower urinary tract infections (LUTIs) and Alzheimer's disease requires evidence-based approaches.
  • Recent research offers insights into optimizing care for the aging population.

Purpose:

  • To synthesize current evidence on proteino-energetic supplementation for malnourished elderly persons.
  • To determine optimal treatment durations for lower urinary tract infections in elderly women.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in fall prevention among the elderly.
  • To assess the benefits of cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine for Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

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Summary:

  • Proteino-energetic supplementation shows promise for improving outcomes in malnourished elderly individuals.
  • Evidence suggests specific treatment durations for lower urinary tract infections in elderly women.
  • Vitamin D supplementation's role in fall prevention requires careful consideration of individual needs.
  • Cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine offer potential benefits for patients with Alzheimer's disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

Impact:

  • Provides clinicians with updated data to improve the management of key conditions in elderly persons.
  • Contributes to evidence-based guidelines for nutritional support, infection treatment, and neurological disorders in geriatrics.
  • Aims to enhance the quality of life and functional independence of the aging population.